Washington Politics Congress poised to do less oversight on arms sales New bills would continue to chip away and the legislative branch's role in shaping US foreign policy William Hartung July 18, 2025
Middle East Israel's war on Iran broke the nuclear non-proliferation treaty Washington must kick diplomacy into overdrive to save it and avert another endless conflict Tytti Erästö July 14, 2025
Middle East Why Israel is now turning its sights on Turkey An intensified rivalry between the two Middle East powers is not a question of 'if' but 'how' Trita Parsi July 08, 2025
Middle East Shotgun wedding? Israel and Syria go to the altar The two historic rivals are reportedly in advanced talks to end hostilities, but Netanyahu has much more to gain from the proposal Elfadil Ibrahim July 09, 2025
Middle East Lifting sanctions on Syria exposes their cruel intent As Trump shifts US policy, former defenders now concede what was long denied — the economic war killed more than it helped Michael Galant Eleonora Piergallini July 11, 2025
Middle East Why new CENTCOM chief Brad Cooper is as wrong as the old one Outgoing commander Michael Kurilla was supposedly Israel's favorite and a big factor behind bombing Iran. His replacement is the status quo. A.J. Manuzzi July 15, 2025
